The binding energy of a nucleus is equivalent to

the mass of nucleus

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the mass of proton

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the mass of neutron

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the mass defect of nucleus

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Solution

The correct option is D the mass defect of nucleus
To find the binding energy, add the masses of the individual protons, neutrons, and electrons, subtract the mass of the atom, and convert that mass difference to energy.

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